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Orientation Platform Research & Practice (OFP)

You’re not sure where your studies will take you?
You don’t know what you actually need the theory for?
You’d like to see your subject used in a practical work environment?

learn more Orientation Platform Research & Practice (OFP)

Short & Sweet

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The OFP Formats

Our OFP formats aim to offer you insights into practical work experience: During our “All you can ask” discussions, you can get to know representatives from business/research sectors and find out how your studies can help you in your future career. Take a look at our format pool to find out more about OFP services.

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The OFP Team

The OFP project team consists of a project coordinator, the expert coordinators of the Schools and a coordinator in the Career Service. We are here for you if you have any questions about events or format ideas. Find out here who your contact person in the OFP is.
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OFP Practice Partners

The OFP has a large network of cooperation partners. We work with a diverse range of companies – small, large and medium-sized – and various research institutions. Are you interested in introducing future professionals to your organization? Find out here how you can get involved as an OFP practice partner.
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What is the OFP?

The “Orientation Platform Research & Practice” (OFP) study success project offers insight into your potential career opportunities in companies and research institutions. Our service portfolio ranges from team challenges and workshops to field trips and practical project weeks to large-scale lecture events.
And participation is doubly worth it: not only do you gain practical experience - you can also earn credit points for many OFP events.

Facts and Figures

  • Project start: 2016
  • Target groups: Prospective students and STEM students (2016 – 2019), prospective students and all TU Dresden students (since 2019)
  • Number of events: 142
  • Participants: over 2,300
  • Funding: European Social Fund (2016-2019), Bund-Länder-Programm Hochschulpakt 2020 (since 2019)